When it comes to billiards, San Francisco has many pool bars throughout the city, so what makes some so special? Entertainment! Whether its live music, playing pool, drag queen performances, or free skeeball, San Francisco is full of things to do while you're out and about, drinking or not. Here are a few suggestions for the cheapest billiards bars and multi-game hangouts for any day of the week.

The Knockout
Donkey Kong, Megatouch video games, Galaga, Ms Pac Man, weekly Bingo and a pool table under one roof! The Knockout is a one-stop shop when it comes to drinking and entertainment. Daily drink specials and live music make this place perfect for groups of friends, especially on Monday nights for “Krazy for Karaoke” happy hour. When you’re busy playing pool, the thoughtful bartenders pull down a screen to project the live entertainment.
3223 Mission St., 415-550-6994

Place Pigalle
Somewhat hidden from the street, save for a small neon sign, the spacious wine-and-beer bar is full of shabby-chic seating. Place Pigalle’s pool table is a popular hangout for many Hayes Valley dwellers and the 4pm-8pm hour happy slot is one of the busiest times for the bar. With twenty beers on tap and a heavy offering of wine and sake, the young and old alike admire this hopping spot.
520 Hayes St., 415-552-2671

Club Waziema
Ethiopian restaurant by day, hotspot hangout by night. Club Waziema is a family-run establishment serving fine authentic Ethiopian cuisine until 10pm each day (except Sunday), although most people don’t know that they’re open until 2am Thursday-Saturday serving numerous beers and mixed cocktails. The highlight of the bar is the elevated pool table in the back of the space. Although the wait for the table might last a couple of hours some nights, the service staff will make sure you’re left high and dry while you linger.
543 Divisadero St., 415-346-6641

Nob Hill Tavern
The Nob Hill Tavern is a popular hangout for neighborhood residents. In addition to three pool tables, this sports bar is equipped with two dart rooms, air hockey and a foosball table. With a number of televisions throughout the place, you’re bound to catch at least one of the games you’ve been waiting for. The Tavern is stocked with stiff, cheap drinks and a plethora of beers on tap, as well as a new Internet jukebox with loads of classics and current hits.
1390 California St., 415-673-9294

Buckshot Bar & Gameroom
With pool, skeeball, dartboards and various video games, the Buckshot Bar & Gameroom, formerly known as the Alpha Bar and Lounge, is the ultimate game space. Newly renovated and revamped, the Inner Richmond hangout is decorated manly-style with stuffed game and album covers. Cheap drink deals, free skeeball and a photobooth always make for a good time.
3848 Geary Blvd., 415-831-8838

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